Future position: While Barca
declined to run for Governor in 2012 with the recall election against
Scott Walker, Barca has been mentioned as a potential candidate to
run in 2014 for the Democratic nomination against Scott Walker.

Previous election: Barca won
re-election in 2012, running unopposed.

Future election: Barca, if he
decides to run in 2014, he will be on the short list for the
Democratic nomination. He would show up in the primary if he
chooses.

Polling results:
Public Policy Polling,
September 17, 2013

Favorable: 15%
Unfavorable: 22%
Not sure: 62%

Scott Walker: 47%
Peter Barca: 43%
Not sure: 10%

Issues/Positions/Accomplishments

Rose to prominence by
opposing Scott Walker and the bills that would strip public union
employees

Authored legislation
banning texting and driving

Supports slightly
decreasing taxes on Social Security benefits

Supports slightly
increasing cigarette taxes

Supports slightly
increasing taxes on those making more money

Led the protests of
Republicans' alleged violation of open meeting laws